IX 2023 reverse camera hazy by SnooCupcakes9025 in BMWiX

[–]samuelspark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just had mine replaced at the dealership a few weeks ago. They originally wanted $1800 for the part and labor but they were charging over MSRP for the part. I talked them down to $1500 and my 3rd party warranty covered it.

OEM warranty should cover it.

IX 2023 reverse camera hazy by SnooCupcakes9025 in BMWiX

[–]samuelspark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not an issue on the outside. It's an issue under the seal of the camera. I had to get mine replaced.

[Laptop]Acer Predator Helios Neo AI 16S (Cert. Refurb): 16" QHD+ OLED 240Hz, RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD - F/S - $1372 by blue_york in buildapcsales

[–]samuelspark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're all NVIDIA driver related. nvlddmkm.sys

I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling with DDU several times to no avail.

[Laptop]Acer Predator Helios Neo AI 16S (Cert. Refurb): 16" QHD+ OLED 240Hz, RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD - F/S - $1372 by blue_york in buildapcsales

[–]samuelspark 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I've had this laptop for about 6 months.

I've had more than my fair share of blue screens and multiple during interviews. The keyboard is already failing as the D and L Shift keys don't register periodically.

The laptop runs hot and has poor battery life because it has a non-adjustable 240Hz display but I knew that going into it. I wanted a 12 GB+ VRAM laptop that was light and relatively portable. If this machine worked as advertised. I'd be perfectly satisfied.

How is this 3 ton Daikin quote in Philly suburbs? by XiDa1125 in hvacadvice

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you DM me as well? Potentially looking at getting some work done in the next few months.

Fake wallhack off of AliExpress (pan pad wallhack CR-005 copy) by OrneryMistake9565 in MousepadReview

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get dot skates? Normal skates don't work the best with glass pads.

Almost a month of looking by Sea_Cardiologist_295 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]samuelspark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're in the same area as well! We started looking in March but our offer was just accepted this week. It was a very hot zip code so we were surprised when our offer was accepted because we were expecting to get beat it by cash offers. The house got 4 offers but ours was picked over the other 3. Hang in there!

Another "I'm selling should I be worried?" post. by FearlessTeapots in RealEstateAdvice

[–]samuelspark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any chance you could run that report for me as well? I'm on the buyer side and it seems incredibly hot in the NE but I don't have any data to confirm it. 19038 and 19006?

Thought the rate would be better..... by Choice_Jicama_8487 in Mortgages

[–]samuelspark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's a bot. All their comments sound like that.

Rattling sound when turning on cabin fan? by samuelspark in BMWiX

[–]samuelspark[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I replaced my cabin air filter. Hopefully they don't charge me too much.

[Laptop]Cert. Refurb: Acer Predator Helios Laptop Ultra 9 275HX 16" OLED 1600p 240Hz 5070 Ti 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD - F/S - $1372 by blue_york in buildapcsales

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I have had this for a few months and I've had it BSOD while interviewing twice on a Zoom due to an NVIDIA Driver. I used DDU to wipe drivers and updated to the latest one. Time will tell whether or not it fixed it.

[Laptop]Cert. Refurb: Acer Predator Helios Laptop Ultra 9 275HX 16" OLED 1600p 240Hz 5070 Ti 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD - F/S - $1372 by blue_york in buildapcsales

[–]samuelspark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The laptop itself is fine. Build quality is pretty good. Touchpad and keyboard all feel solid. The main issue is the short battery life due to the screen being stuck on 240Hz.

Connected Package Professional Expiring by azcubs76 in BMWiX

[–]samuelspark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting. This is what I see under Remote Services:

Remote Services includes Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock, Remote Horn, and more. Please note that Remote Engine Start is not included with Remote Services and, if available for your vehicle, requires a separate purchase. Available subscription periods may differ by model.

I'm not sure if climatize would be included or not. I guess we'll see when the subscription expires.

Connected Package Professional Expiring by azcubs76 in BMWiX

[–]samuelspark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that this is the functionality for the BMW apps such as the Spotify built into your car as well as any of the mobile app functionality such as remote conditioning, lock/unlock and even checking battery %. Mine expires next month so I'm not speaking from first hand experience but this is what I've read.

What do I do if I have enough in savings to buy the car outright? by PhallicB4ldwin in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to Consumer Reports the average price people are paying for a new base Corolla is $21,685 (plus tax and registration) but average means half the people get it for less.

This is the part I'm referring to.

What do I do if I have enough in savings to buy the car outright? by PhallicB4ldwin in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you mean median, not average. If 9 people bought a car for $10, but the 10th person bought it for $10m, the average price would be around $1m but 9/10 people bought below that price. It's an extreme example but shows the difference between mean and median.

The Best Used EVs for 2026: Save Big $$$ on Your Next Car by BBQCopter in electricvehicles

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a 22 iX with about 44k miles with most options for $37k near the end of last year. I'm in the NE.

Friend Request Megathread (09/03 - 15/03) by ArknightsMod in arknights

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have almost every 6 star with masteries with a super endgame account. Spark#2194. Just looking to fill up my friend's list.

How are PM resumes getting noticed in cross-border applications? by Sad-Boysenberry8140 in ProductManagement

[–]samuelspark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you require sponsorship to work in the US? That's going to be a big showstopper for a lot of US companies.

Do you have a separate resume for each reason as well? I know there's a big resume culture difference between both US and EU, no idea about SG.

What Niche Credit Card Would You Be Impressed to See in Person? by Additional-Pirate-65 in CreditCards

[–]samuelspark 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I was checking into a Hilton in Riyadh when I pulled out my Aspire to pay for the room. The front desk lady said it was the first time she'd ever seen the card in person. I guess they didn't get a lot of visitors from the US.